Madison, Wisconsin vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 14.4% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $45,759 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Chapel Hill
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Chapel Hill, NC
Compared to Madison, Chapel Hill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher